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Clarkstown PD Seize AR-15, Crack Cocaine, Counterfeit Money and Drug Paraphernalia in Nanuet

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NANUET,NY – On Thursday, February 20, 2020 at 2:00 PM the Clarkstown Police Department executed a search warrant at 34 Church Street in Nanuet. The search warrant was a result of an investigation conducted by the Clarkstown Police Department Street Crime Unit after several complaints were received about drug sales taking place at the location.

The search warrant resulted in the seizure of a loaded AR-15 style assault weapon, crack cocaine, a counterfeit $100.00 bill and drug paraphernalia. Three suspects were arrested and processed at Clarkstown Police headquarters. They were identified as Jenna Mazzella, 27, Anderson Jean, 36 and Richard Carpentieri (Knieriem), 34. all from Nanuet. Mazzella and Carpentieri were charged with criminal possession of forged instrument 1st (felony), criminal possession weapon (assault) 3rd (felony), criminal possession weapon (previous conviction) 3rd (felony) and criminal possession weapon 4th (misdemeanor). Anderson was charged with 2 counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance (intent sell) 3rd (felony) and criminal use of drug paraphernalia 2nd (misdemeanor).

They were arraigned in Clarkstown Justice Court. Anderson Jean was denied bail due to previous felony convictions, both Mazzella and Carpentieri (Knieriem) had bail set at $1,000.00. All three suspects were transported to the Rockland County Jail. They return to Clarkstown Justice Court on Monday, February 24, 2020 at 1:30 PM.

* The handgun pictured is an air pistol.

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Haverstraw Man Arrested in Manny Lopez Baseball Field Burglary

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A 39-year-old Haverstraw man has been arrested in connection with a burglary at the Manny Lopez Baseball Field, according to the Haverstraw Police Department.

Police said officers responded to the Village of Haverstraw property on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026, following a report of a burglary.

During the investigation, officers determined that an unknown individual had unlawfully entered a building on the property and stolen two pieces of power equipment.

Following the investigation, police identified a suspect in connection with the burglary.

On Wednesday, Aug. 26, police arrested Robert Hernandez, 39, of Haverstraw, and charged him with burglary in the third degree and grand larceny in the fourth degree.

Hernandez was arraigned in Village of Haverstraw Justice Court and remanded to the Rockland County Correctional Facility.

The charges are allegations. A criminal complaint is merely an accusation, and all defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

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Pomona Man Arrested After Stolen Vehicle Alert Leads Police to Narcotics Investigation

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A stolen vehicle alert led Haverstraw police to a 49-year-old Pomona man who authorities say was found with a large quantity of narcotics.

According to the Haverstraw Police Department, officers were alerted Tuesday, Aug. 11, after a license plate reader notification indicated that a stolen vehicle was entering the Village of Haverstraw.

Police later located the vehicle in Pomona and took the occupant into custody without incident.

The suspect was identified as Diamond Dickerson, 49, of Pomona.

During the investigation, police said Dickerson was found in possession of a large quantity of narcotics.

Dickerson was charged with:

  • Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree — Narcotic Drug with Intent to Sell, a Class B felony
  • Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree — Narcotic Drug/Stimulant with Intent to Sell, a Class B felony
  • Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Fourth Degree, a Class C felony
  • Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Fifth Degree with Intent to Sell, a Class D felony
  • Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the Fourth Degree — Motor Vehicle, a Class E felony
  • Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the Fifth Degree, a Class A misdemeanor

Dickerson was transported to the Haverstraw Police Department for processing before being arraigned in West Haverstraw Village Justice Court.

He was remanded to the Rockland County Correctional Facility.

The Haverstraw Police Department said the investigation was conducted with assistance from the Rockland County Sheriff’s Office Bureau of Criminal Investigation and the Rockland County Intelligence Center.

The charges are allegations. A criminal complaint is not proof of guilt, and Dickerson is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.

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